TV channels & antenna towers in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania

Boalsburg has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, Fox, CW, ION and Univision. About 14 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is W26EQ-D, 6.6 miles to the SW.

25TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
6.6 mito the closest tower
3,722population

Network channels in Boalsburg

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
IONWKBS-TVION47.4 37 mi247° WSW WeakAltoona, PA
CBSWTAJ-TVCBS10 37 mi247° WSW GoodAltoona, PA
ABCWATM-TVABC23 37 mi247° WSW GoodAltoona, PA
CWWQMYCW53.3 46 mi50° NE FairWilliamsport, PA
ABCWHTM-TVABC27 54 mi125° SE FairHarrisburg, PA
UNIWXBUUnivision15 57 mi121° ESE GoodLancaster, PA
CWWHP-TVCW21.3 57 mi121° ESE GoodHarrisburg, PA
FOXWPMTFox43 57 mi121° ESE FairYork, PA
CWWJAC-TVCW6.4 68 mi246° WSW FairJohnstown, PA

Over-the-air TV in Boalsburg

With roughly 3,720 residents, Boalsburg is a town in Pennsylvania. Our map shows 25 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 12 full-power, 2 Class A, 9 low-power and 2 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 14 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 6 at good or strong strength.

3 of them are within 25 miles of Boalsburg, 4 sit 25 to 45 miles away and 18 are more than 45 miles out. Three of the 9 network stations in range are licensed to Altoona, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Altoona's stations.

The strongest network signals here are ABC on channel 23 (WATM-TV), CBS on channel 10 (WTAJ-TV), Fox on channel 43 (WPMT), CW on channel 21.3 (WHP-TV), ION on channel 47.4 (WKBS-TV) and Univision on channel 15 (WXBU). No NBC affiliate is listed within 70 miles; the nearest one in our data is WGAL in Lancaster, PA, 80 miles to the southeast. Spanish-language viewers can pick up Univision (good signal). 3 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Boalsburg

Point your antenna WSW, at about 247°. The main network towers for Boalsburg sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Three network stations, WKBS-TV, WTAJ-TV and WATM-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 37 miles southwest of Boalsburg (247° WSW). Aim there first: one setting covers all of them.

Of the 8 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Boalsburg at fair strength or better, 50% arrive from the southeast; the rest are spread across two other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Boalsburg, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Boalsburg

The farthest main network tower for Boalsburg is WATM-TV (ABC), 37 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WPMT (Fox), 57 miles southeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Boalsburg

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
W26EQ-DLow power6.6 mi 232° SWGoodState College, PA
WHVL-LDLow power14 mi 316° NWFairState College, Etc., PA
WSPZ-LDLow power14 mi 316° NWFairState College, PA
WPSU-TVFull power41 mi 305° NWGoodClearfield, PA
WTOO-LDLow power45 mi 296° WNWPoorClearfield, PA
W20EU-DTranslator50 mi 177° SPoorChambersburg, PA
W25FE-DLow power51 mi 178° SPoorChambersburg, PA
WCZS-LDLow power51 mi 178° SPoorChambersburg, PA
W20AD-DTranslator51 mi 50° NEPoorWilliamsport, PA
W09DB-DClass A53 mi 55° NEPoorWilliamsport, PA
WHLZ-LDLow power54 mi 125° SEPoorHarrisburg, PA
W16EJ-DLow power54 mi 125° SEPoorHarrisburg, PA
WLYHFull power54 mi 125° SEFairRed Lion, PA
WITF-TVFull power57 mi 121° ESEFairHarrisburg, PA
WRZH-LDLow power59 mi 140° SEPoorLancaster, PA
WTOO-CDClass A68 mi 246° WSWPoorJohnstown, PA

How Boalsburg compares with the rest of Pennsylvania

With 14 stations at fair strength or better, Boalsburg ranks 815th of 1,015 places in Pennsylvania: fewer than the typical Pennsylvania town (24). Its nearest major network tower is 37 miles away, against a state median of 16 miles.

44% of Pennsylvania's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is State College, 3.7 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Boalsburg: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 247° WSW, the direction of WATM-TV (ABC), 37 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 14 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Boalsburg, PA?

ABC is on channel 23 from WATM-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles WSW of Boalsburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is CBS in Boalsburg, PA?

CBS is on channel 10 from WTAJ-TV, broadcasting from 37 miles WSW of Boalsburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Boalsburg, PA?

Fox is on channel 43 from WPMT, broadcasting from 57 miles ESE of Boalsburg. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CW in Boalsburg, PA?

CW is on channel 21.3 from WHP-TV, broadcasting from 57 miles ESE of Boalsburg. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Univision in Boalsburg, PA?

Univision is on channel 15 from WXBU, broadcasting from 57 miles ESE of Boalsburg. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Boalsburg?

25 transmitters within 70 miles of Boalsburg; around 14 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Boalsburg?

Point your antenna WSW, at about 247°. The main network towers for Boalsburg sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Boalsburg?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up Fox from up to 57 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Boalsburg?

WPMT (Fox), 57 miles southeast, is the exception: the nearest listed affiliate of its network is far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for that one.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Boalsburg?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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